"I... I think I understand. Everyone has different reasons for doing what they do. I just... wish that hadn't been their way of showing how they felt. E-Even if you are okay, I... I never want to do that again. I want to heal you, not hurt you."

He smiles too, gently, but genuinely.

"Do you really think I can be... cool? You seem to be the cool one. And the nice one, too."